Flag Day: The DAR Winyah Chapter will sponsor a Flag Day Retirement Ceremony at Morgan Park in Georgetown at 10 a.m. Bring a chair. Anyone wishing to turn in their old flags will find a dropbox at the Chamber of Commerce on Front St.

Remembrance Program: Ayida Wedo Drummers Society, Inc. proposes the first Georgetown Middle Passage Remembrance Program, paying homage and respect to the millions of Africans who perished in the Middle Passage. The program will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Harborwalk near the rear of the Rice Museum.

family fun day: Henryhand Funeral Home in Andrews is hosting a free event in Andrews for the community. Henryhand Funeral Home’s Family Fun Day will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Andrews Pavillion on West Ashland Drive in Andrews. Fish, Hotdogs, games, giant inflatable bouncers, face painting, music and entertainment.

Greater Bible way: The Greater Bible Way Church of Georgetown, 1518 Hawkins St., will be having a Kidz Connection for chldren six to 12 at noon.

Shag Club: The South Strand Shag Club will meet at 8 p.m. at VFW Post 10420 in Murrells Inlet. Come listen to some great shag tunes and dance the night away with DJ Anthony Weeks. Members, guests and visitors are always welcome. Check out their website at www.southstrandsc.com.

Heritage fair: The Georgetown County Library is sponsoring a Heritage Fair from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn to perserve your family photos and research your family histor. For information call 843-545-3316.

Low Country Vets: Low Country Veterans meet from 11 a.m. to noon at The Meeting Place, Georgetown.

farmers Market: The Georgetown farmers market at East Bay Park is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Pawleys Island farmers market at the Waccamaw Regional Recreation Center is every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 15

Picnic and Paddle: Hampton Plantation State Historic Site and Nature Adventures Outfitters are offering a Father’s Day paddle and picnic. The cost is $35 for participants 13 and up, $25 for 12 and under. For more information or to make reservations call Nature Adventures Outfitters at 843-568-3222 or 800-673-0679.

VFW DINNER: VFW Post 6444, its Ladies Auxiliary and guests will have dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Adults, $7; children 6 to 12, $3; and under 5 years of age, free. District 7 Post 6444 Of Georgetown has a hall available for your use. It may be used for family, conferences, town meetings, or whatever your needs are. Contact the VFW at 546-0529.

UNIVERSAL CHURCH: Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church, 313 North Beech Ave., Andrews, will have service at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Rev. Antonio Padro’n is the pastor. For information call 546-6867.

BETHESDA SERVICE: Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church will have worship service at 7 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. and Sunday school at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Bethel AME: Bethel AME Church, 417 Broad St., Georgetown, early morning service is at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and church school is at 9 a.m. Our regular service begins at 10 a.m.

sunday worship: First Church of the Nazarene of Georgetown, 622 S. Fraser St., meets for Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:45 for worship service. Tony Lupton is the pastor.

NEW BIRTH: New Birth World Outreach Deliverance Ministry, 899 Oatland Rd., will have Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, June 16

Greater Bible way: The Greater Bible Way Church of Georgetown, 1518 Hawkins St., will be having a health and wellness ministry at 7 p.m.

Vacation Bible School: Nazareth A.M.E. Church-Choppee will have Vacation Bible School June 16-20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly. Theme: The Jesus Connection: What a Friend. All children and adults are welcome to attend.

GEORGETOWN LIONS: The Georgetown Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Deborah’s Kitchen in the Maryville Section of Georgetown.

DIABETES EDUCATION: The Georgetown County Diabetes CORE Group will have a Diabetes Education program from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Howard Adult Center. Gail Guzzo, RPh, PHD, will be the instructor. For information call Florene Linnen at 843-546-6887, ext. 112 or Zach Grate at 843-546-0921.

Tuesday, June 17

Summer reading: The Waccamaw Neck Branch Library will have Bookroom Club from 1 to 3 p.m. for grades one to six. For information call 545-3623.

WEst end canvas: Have your say! Improve your community. Starting today, Mitney Project volunteers will visit homes in the West End. They want to know what you love about Georgetown and what changes you want to see happen here. The information you give will help community organizations plan programs to better serve Georgetown residents. Help your community by speaking out. Tell these volunteers what you want. For more information, call 546-7900.

concert: The Cultural Council of Georgetown County is pleased to present “Night of the Rising Stars,” a free concert featuring the talented winners of the organization’s Young Treasures Scholarship Competition. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, located at 113 Baskerville Dr. in Pawleys Island.

Grief: Hospice Care of South Carolina offers a Grief Group the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Steward/Parker House on Front Street in Georgetown.

morning coffee: Open to all families of children with special health care needs or disabilities, this group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Ball & Que Restaurant, 1808 Highmarket St., Georgetown. For information call Minnie Lambert 843-325-4495.

NARFE: National Active and Retired Federal Employees, has a luncheon meeting at the Litchfield Country Club, on the second floor, at 11:30 a.m. Call Emily Aspel at 527-0553.

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